I don't really tell people this, but about three years ago, I was ill…

Anecdote 2023-01

“I don't really tell people this, but about three years ago, I was ill for a little while. And during that time, Nicolas constantly sent me messages of encouragement.”

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Kojima said he does not usually tell this, but about three years ago he was ill for a little while, and during that time Nicolas constantly sent him messages of encouragement. Nicolas even sent a video telling him to keep his spirits up; Kojima says he is very grateful and that Nicolas is a true friend.

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HIDEO KOJIMA presents Brain Structure, ep. 18 «Hideo Kojima x Nicolas Winding Refn» (Spotify Studios × Kojima Productions); official English dub, own transcription, 2023-01 (00:06:03–00:06:22). View source ↗

“He even sent me a video. In it, he was like, keep your spirits up, Hideo. I'm really grateful. He's a true friend.”

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